The Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is likely to get traded to the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. The Cavaliers did great at defense last season; they had an elite backcourt, but things were not the same at the other end of the court. They might choose to restructure their core, and if they go ahead with that plan, they would not mind trading off Mitchell, considering the amount of assets he would bring them in return.
The 27-year-old joined the Cavaliers last season only, and there are rumors about his departure already. Nobody knows how true these rumors are, and it is likely that the player might not even leave at all. It is speculated that Mitchell is waiting to see the final look of the squad, and if he is not happy with that, he would prefer to leave. The Lakers have shown interest in the player. Can they land him on their roster? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers involving Donovan Mitchell.
What would the Lakers offer for Donovan Mitchell?
The Lakers are expected to offer Austin Reaves, D’Angelo Russell, and a 2029 first-round pick in exchange for the Cavaliers’ #45. The Cavaliers do not want to part ways with the player but they have not extended him either. It is expected that they might let him go in return for a good package like this.
Cleveland Cavaliers Roster for 2023-24 Season
STARTERS: Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen
BENCH: Ricky Rubio, Caris LeVert, Isaac Okoro, Georges Niang, Damian Jones, Ty Jerome, Emoni Bates, Dean Wade, Tristan Thompson, Sam Merrill
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— NBA Latest (@nba_latest_) October 7, 2023
How did Donovan Mitchell perform last season?
The Louisville Cardinals product played 68 games for the Cavaliers last season and averaged 28.3 points per game. He also managed to have 4.4 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game while shooting 38.6 percent from beyond the arc.
Ryan Smith on why the Jazz traded Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert (📽️ @bizzofsport)
Full Video here: https://t.co/enOqbWtKhG pic.twitter.com/TESL8J1eAn
— Jazz Lead (@JazzLead) October 4, 2023
Why would the Lakers like to sign Donovan Mitchell?
The Lakers are on a roll, but they won their last title in 2020. Since then, they always lurked near the title but could not manage to get their hands on it. The management thinks that the star duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis is not getting enough support. A player like Mitchell would be able to do that perfectly and that is why the Lakers want to acquire him.
Will the Lakers win another title before LeBron retires? How will the Cavaliers line up next season? We’ll keep you updated.
